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S.M.G. Auto Repair logoHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%90+49.1Reliability 24%92+22.3Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%31+2.2Experts Score= 88Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.88SCORE

S.M.G. Auto Repair

Los Angeles, CA · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #155Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 348 auto repair shops · 4.9★ from 131 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other auto repair shops (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: value and momentum; weakest: replies to reviews.

SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.S.M.G. Auto Repair is better than 90% of auto repair shops.A
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ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.S.M.G. Auto Repair is better than 92% of auto repair shops.A
92
Craft & serviceCraft & service · 0% of the scoreGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.S.M.G. Auto Repair is better than —% of auto repair shops.–
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ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.S.M.G. Auto Repair is better than 100% of auto repair shops.A
100
MomentumMomentum · 0% of the scorePenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.S.M.G. Auto Repair is better than 100% of auto repair shops.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.S.M.G. Auto Repair is better than 31% of auto repair shops.D
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Customers hired S.M.G. Auto Repair for 8 kinds of job.

S.M.G. Auto Repair for engine repair

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.5
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).5.00
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.—
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 75/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Engine repair”:Stars on this job 55%Number of such jobs 25%Overall Experts Score 20%Stars are pulled toward the category average when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.#99 / 174
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 5 Google reviews tagged “Engine repair”

MithatLocal Guide · 29 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 weeks ago★★★★★

Had a great experience with SMG Auto repair. They were very friendly, transparent and fair with us. They walked us through what repairs were needed and kept us updated on the progress of the repairs. Highly recommend.

Reasonable priceElectricalEngine repair
Leland10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 months ago★★★★★

Really great family run shop. I needed engine work done and they were very thorough and reasonably priced. Highly recommend.

Reasonable priceAuto engine diagnosticEngine repair
Irvin7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 8 months ago★★★★★

Went in for some service on my vw Jetta. They quickly diagnosed the problem after giving them some details and were able to fix it on the same day within a few hours. They were amazing in helping me out and pinpointing the problem quickly and for the price, very much worth it in my opinion.

Reasonable priceGeneral repairs & maintenanceEngine repairService not listed
JLocal Guide · 20 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 10 months ago★★★★★

Great service for a reasonable price. They helped me fix my engine light and also on a different occasion my starter. Both times they used quality parts and got the job done extremely quickly (within just a few hours), and for a very fair price. Highly recommended!

Reasonable priceAuto engine diagnosticEngine repair
CKS1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 years ago★★★★★

Irvin and his team has been our auto mechanic for so many years now. They have always taken good care of our cars and give reasonable cost as well. Always ready to help and fix cars problems.

BatteryBrake service & repairBrakes

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Price verdictsGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

Great price 47%Reasonable 47%Overpriced 0%Not sure 5%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Oil change11—
Brake service & repair10—
General repairs & maintenance9—
Brakes7—
Engine repair5—
Tires5—
Auto engine diagnostic5—
Air & cabin filter replacement3—

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